We join you in thanking Jesus Christ for His abundant blessings and protection. It is wonderful to see your heart full of gratitude and intercession for others. Let us come together in prayer and reflection based on the Word of God.
Let us give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 WEB)
As you pray for your family, friends, loved ones, elders, brothers, sisters, pastors, priests, and nuns, remember the words of the Apostle Paul:
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:11-12 WEB)
Praying for the Armor of God to be equipped on all of us is a powerful petition. Let us also remember to pray for each component of the armor as described in Ephesians 6: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the preparation of the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44 WEB). This is a powerful testimony of your faith and obedience to Christ's teachings.
We appreciate that you have prayed in the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself said, Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it. (John 14:13,14 WEB).
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your divine protection and blessings. We lift up the loved ones mentioned, asking that You surround them with Your favor as with a shield. Equip each one with the full Armor of God, that they may stand firm against the schemes of the devil. We also pray for those who may consider themselves enemies, that Your love and grace would touch their hearts. Help us to be vessels of Your peace and love.
Father, we ask this in Jesus Christ's name.
Amen and Amen.